A friend’s husband fights for his life in a battle against an inoperable, malignant tumor… Another dear friend’s heart tires from a long drought of the soul... A neighbor loses her husband to a devastating type of cancer… Riots, hate and division flood our country… Hurricane waters devastate a thriving city… the images reminding me of the time my hometown in South Brazil was destroyed by flood waters twice during my youth. In each of these circumstances, it’s not difficult to lose Continue Reading
Good Morning, Lord… Are You Done Yet? {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
The clock showed 5:30 am. I could certainly stay in bed for another hour, but I knew better. I had been trying to fall asleep again for the past hour to no avail. So I dragged my tired self out of bed, thanking God for coffee. “Fortunately”, I thought, “I don’t have to wait for an entire pot of java to brew”. Several years ago, I discovered the marvel of one-cup coffee machines. Thank you, Lord. I hit the power button and waited for the three lights to announce that the machine was ready to Continue Reading
Teens & the Distorted Reality of Social Media {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Irving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist, widely known for some of the most popular all-American songs. He wrote hundreds of tunes, many of which became major hits, making him a celebrity before turning 30. In addition to composing favorites such as “God Bless America” and “Easter Parade,” he also wrote “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas,” which ranks as a best-selling musical score to this day. In an interview for the San Diego Union, cartoonist and illustrator Don Freeman Continue Reading
When We Don’t Know the Whole Story {Recharge Wednesday Linkup}
After spending a couple of days in D.C. recently, hubby and I went to the airport to pick up a car for the next destination of our vacation. We reserved an SUV some three weeks earlier through a rental car dealer that will remain nameless. After the taxi dropped us off in the wrong spot and we shlepped two pieces of overstuffed luggage over hill and dale, we arrived at the rental counter only to find there was no car for us to rent, let alone an SUV. After David gave his name and confirmation Continue Reading
Whose Name Are You Working to Exalt? Jesus’… or Yours?
“But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” Galatians 6:14 I walked through the Michael Carlos museum at Emory University, carefully reading the history behind the Egyptian Art collection. The lights, purposefully dimmed to preserve the ancient objects, brought an eerie aura to the place. In every room, objects of art, everyday life and worship filled multiple display Continue Reading
Mourning With Hope {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
I don't even have to close my eyes to see her face in my mind's eye. My dear friend. That smile that dominated her countenance every time I saw her. Contagious. And she had a sassy voice that just made me chuckle. Because even if she was across the room talking to someone else, I could tell it was her without even looking. She was, in a word, special. And today, we were all there celebrating her home-going. There was standing room only in the church. Evidence of a life well-lived, yes, but Continue Reading
